C Cups Specialty Coffees owner Amy Jackman uses the Square application on the coffee-carts iPad, which functions as the companies' Point of Sales system Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, in Kenai, Alaska. Jackman said using mobile devices for financial transactions has streamlined operations.

New programs help peninsula businesses, consumers

Kenai businesses are modernizing, slowly but surely. After ordering a morning coffee, customers are passed miniature mobile devices through coffee-cart windows, and with a few… Continue reading

C Cups Specialty Coffees owner Amy Jackman uses the Square application on the coffee-carts iPad, which functions as the companies' Point of Sales system Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, in Kenai, Alaska. Jackman said using mobile devices for financial transactions has streamlined operations.
Sayers, Shedd marry

Sayers, Shedd marry

Katie Sayers and Kyle Shedd were married at the Senior Center in Kenai on June 21, 2014, with a reception following. The ceremony was officiated… Continue reading

Sayers, Shedd marry
High rollers

High rollers

The Central Peninsula Special Olympics bowling team, led by coaches Tina Strayhorn and Lois Azzara, won the state championship in Anchorage last weekend. Twelve local… Continue reading

High rollers

News and Notes

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Jerry V. Horn Memorial Post #10046 and its Ladies Auxiliary are pleased to announce the local winners of this year’s… Continue reading

Here’s the thing: Be a people person for the holidays

The best part about holidays are gatherings with family and friends. I believe that statement to be true, but as usual, there is always a… Continue reading

Fran Kilfoyle is providing a sweet-faced doll with a beautiful wardrobe of clothes, hats, coats and shoes for the annual Senior Connection Inc. Doll Raffle. Tickets cost $1.00 each or a book of six tickets for $5.00. Tickets are now available and the drawing will take place during the the" Breakfast with Santa" on December 22.

Kenai Senior Center events

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of December 2014 call for 283-8211 for additional information. (All activities are held at the… Continue reading

Fran Kilfoyle is providing a sweet-faced doll with a beautiful wardrobe of clothes, hats, coats and shoes for the annual Senior Connection Inc. Doll Raffle. Tickets cost $1.00 each or a book of six tickets for $5.00. Tickets are now available and the drawing will take place during the the" Breakfast with Santa" on December 22.

Old School thanking

Thanksgiving Day was always a time to reflect about being thankful. The Pilgrims first celebrated Thanksgiving in 1621 after their first harvest after landing in… Continue reading

Church news

Missionaries share work in Africa Keith and Beth Ikerd, former residents of Sterling, will be ministering at the Sterling Pentecostal Church December 11 and 14.… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, NOV. 29-30 - In this photo taken on Nov. 17, 2014, Nordic ski instructor Tim Buckley demonstrates applying kick wax as he works with beginning classic cross country skiing students from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UAF during their class at Birch Hill Recreation Area in Fairbanks, Alaska.  Buckley, 70, is a lifelong skier and has been teaching both classic and skate techniques to children and adults for 15 years. Buckley is the Spotlight for the week.  (AP Photo/Fairbanks Daily News, Miner, Eric Engman)

Alaskan shares knowledge of cross-country skiing

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — More than four decades ago, Tim Buckley laced up a pair of old bunny boots, strapped them to a rudimentary pair of… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, NOV. 29-30 - In this photo taken on Nov. 17, 2014, Nordic ski instructor Tim Buckley demonstrates applying kick wax as he works with beginning classic cross country skiing students from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UAF during their class at Birch Hill Recreation Area in Fairbanks, Alaska.  Buckley, 70, is a lifelong skier and has been teaching both classic and skate techniques to children and adults for 15 years. Buckley is the Spotlight for the week.  (AP Photo/Fairbanks Daily News, Miner, Eric Engman)

Refuge Notebook – Thanksgiving: Remembering those who trusted, encouraged and inspired us

This Thanksgiving I recalled and was thankful that so many helped me on my way to become a (now-retired) professional wildlife biologist. These are folks… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen, right, and Liam Hemsworth portrays Gale Hawthorne in a scene from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)

Reeling it in: ‘Mockingjay’ proves to be worth the wait

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1” Lionsgate 2 hours, 3 minutes   I have to say I’m off my game when it comes to… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen, right, and Liam Hemsworth portrays Gale Hawthorne in a scene from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)

Christmas Comes to Kenai

It’s that time of year again. While the day after Thanksgiving is now known for sales and frantic shopping, another tradition will take place in… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Christmas Comes to Kenai on Friday, starting with Santa’s arrival at the Kenai Visitors Center at 11 a.m. and includes the Electric… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home

Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust.That’s supposedly what we are, and what we’ll end up being: just a few pounds of powdered remains that a… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home

Pioneer Potluck: About getting ready for Thanksgiving

1940’s and 1950’s on a farm north of Fort Collins, Colorado The hustle-bustle of getting ready for the big Thanksgiving Day was anticipated by my… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2014
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Lean, filling beans help you behave during holiday parties

Parties can be tricky territory for the healthy eater. If you host, you want to serve guests something tasty enough to make the occasion feel… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2014
  • By MELISSA D'ARABIAN
  • Food
Save those leftovers for turkey pie and hearty soup

Save those leftovers for turkey pie and hearty soup

If you find yourself with a surplus of turkey after Thanksgiving, that’s a good thing. You can put those leftovers to good use by making,… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2014
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Save those leftovers for turkey pie and hearty soup

Business news

Chamber set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant. A presentation on “Four Generations in the Workplace and… Continue reading

The Chess family of Kenai shared this photo of Chelsea Chess their dog Billy. They write that Chelsea and Billy were "inseparable lifelong buddies until Heaven called for the greatest companion and protector of all." (Photo by Kelly Reilly Photography)
The Chess family of Kenai shared this photo of Chelsea Chess their dog Billy. They write that Chelsea and Billy were "inseparable lifelong buddies until Heaven called for the greatest companion and protector of all." (Photo by Kelly Reilly Photography)
Brandi Peterson, manager of Alaska Industrial Hardware in kenai, has this message for veterans on her license plate: Alaska thanks you. (Submitted photo)
Brandi Peterson, manager of Alaska Industrial Hardware in kenai, has this message for veterans on her license plate: Alaska thanks you. (Submitted photo)